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Key Notes: Our Native Village, India
This 20-room rustic hideaway bills itself as India’s "only 100 percent eco-friendly back-to-basics lifestyle resort." In
plain English, that means solar power, windmills, and composting.
11.16.07
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- hotels,
- travel,
- asia,
- india,
- shoba narayan
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Key Notes: Hotel Lucia, Portland
It’s all about glam at this hip-looking hotel, where everyone seems young and sleek.
11.15.07
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- hotels,
- portland,
- travel,
- ruth cousineau
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An Oyster Shucker
Chris Armstrong is a man proud of his work. “They don’t come much better than me,” he said when I was bellied up to his oyster bar.
11.13.07
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- restaurants,
- southern u.s.,
- seafood,
- culinary culture,
- francis lam
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Key Notes: Soho All Suites, Buenos Aires
In the heart of the Palermo Soho, and on the neighborhood's most happening street, Soho All Suites offers all the comforts of home.
11.13.07
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- hotels,
- travel,
- south america,
- lesley porcelli
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Iberry, The Ben & Jerry’s of Thailand
Iberry, the ultimate in Thai ice cream, produces more than 100 homemade flavors, using seasonal ingredients and creative concoctions that have no rival.
11.12.07
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- restaurants,
- dessert,
- asia,
- thailand,
- karen coates
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Seven Reasons to Love Geneva
Geneva may be the most effortlessly international city in Europe.
11.05.07
- Keywords
- europe,
- alexander lobrano
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The Rice is Right on Mallorca
If I knew the end was near, I'd be tempted to hop a plane for Palma de Mallorca for the arroz nero at Nimo's Fénix.
10.24.07
- Keywords
- restaurants,
- spain,
- seafood,
- pork,
- alexander lobrano
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Heaven, Hell, Cow
New York City became barbecue-mad a couple of years back, but rarely is it as good as it is back where it comes from.
10.23.07
- Keywords
- restaurants,
- barbecue,
- texas,
- meat,
- francis lam
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Hot Spot: Dempsey Hill, Singapore
Dempsey Hill has come of age, again. By day, the chichi cluster of shops hosts expatriate wives. By night, Dempsey is overrun with the Singapore elite.
10.23.07
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- restaurants,
- asia,
- thailand,
- karen coates
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A New Label to Look for in France
At restaurants in France, you'll find windows plastered with the decals of the guides in which it appears—Michelin, Time Out, etc., but now there's an important new label: Maitre Restaurateur.
10.18.07
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- restaurants,
- france,
- culinary culture,
- travel,
- alexander lobrano
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